Fresh Omar Marmoush injury update as Man City release statement ahead of Manchester United game

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Omar Marmoush sustained a knee injury on international duty and has now been ruled out of Manchester City's fixture this weekend.

Omar Marmoush is set for a spell on the sidelines after injuring his knee playing for Egypt

Manchester City have confirmed Omar Marmoush will miss Sunday's derby clash against Manchester United after injuring his knee while on international duty.

The forward suffered the injury in the fourth minute of Egypt's goalless draw with Burkina Faso on Tuesday after being on the receiving end of a robust challenge. He tried to carry on but was withdrawn five minutes later.

Marmoush returned to Cairo on crutches on Wednesday morning and underwent a scan in Egypt to assess the extent of the damage, with City now confirming the 26-year-old will now miss the derby.

A City statement said: "Manchester City FC can confirm that Omar Marmoush has sustained a knee injury whilst on international duty with Egypt.

"The City striker suffered the injury in the early stages of Egypt’s World Cup qualifying match with Burkina Faso on Tuesday evening.

"Initial results on a scan performed in Egypt indicate he will not be available for the Manchester derby on Sunday, and he will now return to Manchester for more assessment and to begin his rehabilitation.

"Everyone at City wishes Omar a speedy recovery."

The Egyptian FA reported the injury as a "knee ligament bruise", but Marmoush will now undergo further tests back at City to assess the extent of the problem.

He had started City's two previous Premier League games this season on the left wing, but is now likely to be replaced by Jeremy Doku this weekend. Marmoush has scored eight goals in 28 appearances for City since a £59million move from Eintracht Frankfurt in January.

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